About this episode

Kevin Conneff discusses his transition from The Chieftains to the new ensemble, Dublin Trio, highlighting their musical journey.

Send us Fan Mail The Chieftains may be no more, but Kevin Conneff, the man whose voice and bodhrán have been a mainstay of the band’s sound, is carrying on the tradition with the customary spring in his step. The Dublin Trio is a brand new ensemble featuring Conneff, guitarist Tony Byrne, and piper, whistle, and accordion player Joe McKenna. All three have strong pedigrees, and this collaboration bears the hallmarks of musicians whose appetites for adventure and exploration remain...

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Guest: Kevin Conneff

Topics covered

• music
• Irish culture
• collaboration
• tradition
• musical exploration

Keywords

• Kevin Conneff
• The Chieftains
• Dublin Trio
• Tony Byrne
• Joe McKenna
• Irish music
• bodhrán
• collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Chieftains, Dublin Trio

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